HORTICULTURE

DEPARTMENT #10

Entries accepted on Wednesday July 30th – 8:00am to 11:00am
Superintendent: Jessica Winslow, 227-2651

DIVISION 01.0 FRUIT All garden vegetables plates will be displayed on 6”X12” trays provided by the Fair.
ARTICLE	1st	2nd	3rd
001 Display fruit from Aroostook County	$7.00	$4.75	$3.50
002 Display of Apples from Aroostook County	$7.00	$4.75	$3.50

ARTICLE		1st	2nd		3rd
		$4.00	$3.00		$2.00
003 Crab Apples 004 Duches 005 Dudleys Winter 006 Lodi Stark 007 Wealthy 008 Yellow Transparent 009 Any other variety 010 Blackberries 011 Blueberry, wild 012 Blueberry, cultivated 013 Cherries 014 Choke Cherries 015 Currants 016 Raspberries, cultivated 017 Raspberries, wild 018 Strawberries, cultivated 019 Strawberries, wild	020 Gooseberries 021 Grapes 022 Cantaloupe 023 Watermelon 024 Hazelnuts 025 Cranberries 026 Mountain Ash Berry 027 Alexander apples 028 Lodi apples 029 Plums 030 Elderberries 031 Apples, wild 032 Apples, Granny Smith 033 Any Other

DIVISION 02.0 FRUIT Ages 17 and under All garden vegetables plates will be displayed on 6”X12” trays provided by the Fair.
ARTICLE	1st	2nd	3rd
001 Display fruit from Aroostook County	$7.00	$4.75	$3.50
002 Display of Apples from Aroostook County	$7.00	$4.75	$3.50

ARTICLE		1st	2nd		3rd
		$4.00	$3.00		$2.00
003 Crab Apples 004 Duches 005 Dudleys Winter 006 Lodi Stark 007 Wealthy 008 Yellow Transparent 009 Any other variety 010 Blackberries 011 Blueberry, wild 012 Blueberry, cultivated 013 Cherries 014 Choke Cherries 015 Currants 016 Raspberries, cultivated 017 Raspberries, wild 018 Strawberries, cultivated 019 Strawberries, wild	020 Gooseberries 021 Grapes 022 Cantaloupe 023 Watermelon 024 Hazelnuts 025 Cranberries 026 Mountain Ash Berry 027 Alexander apples 028 Lodi apples 029 Plums 030 Elderberries 031 Apples, wild 032 Apples, Granny Smith 033 Any Other

Click here for entry form

How to Fill Out the Premium Entry Form

Step 1: Read the Premium Book

Look through the Premium Book to decide what items you want to enter. Each department has specific rules, entry dates, and times. Make note of:

• The Department # (e.g., Baked Goods, Crafts, etc.)
• The Division # (subcategories within the department)
• The Article # (specific item you're entering)
• The Name of the Article (e.g., Apple Pie, Wooden Birdhouse)

Step 2: Complete the Entry Form

Fill in all parts of the form clearly:

• Your name, phone number, and mailing address
• Use a separate form for each department you enter
• List all your entries in the table provided

Be sure to sign the bottom of the form—this confirms that your work is original, created by you, and hasn’t won first place at this fair in past years.

Step 3: Plan Your Drop-Off

Check the Premium Book for the entry drop-off date and time for each department you’re entering. Your items must be dropped off during those designated times.

Step 4: Choose Your Tag Option

You have two options for getting your entry tags:

Option A: Get tags in advance (to avoid lines)

• Email your completed entry form to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  Deadline: Friday, July 25th
• Bring your items on the scheduled drop-off day—your tags will be ready for you!

Option B: Get tags on-site

• Bring your completed entry form and items during the drop-off time
• Our team will print the tags for you on the spot

If you have any questions or need help, don’t hesitate to reach out to: Jessica Winslow – 207-227-2651

EXHIBITION HALL CONTEST RULES:

1. Articles that have been displayed at the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair cannot be displayed again.
2. Any article considered unworthy in any class where there is no competition, will not be awarded a premium.
3. All articles must be made by the Exhibitor under whose name they are exhibited. Goods must be new and well laundered. Articles should have been finished within the year that they are exhibited.
4. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.  
5. In case of a dispute or misunderstanding, in any class of Needlework, the decisions of the Judges and/or 
   Superintendent, will be considered fair, impartial, and final and all items are entered under these conditions.
6. Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building.
7. Federal law requires that we report to the Internal Revenue Service prizes, awards or premiums paid to any individual or partnership if the amount paid aggregate $600.00 or more. We are also required to provide the Federal Identification (E.I.) number or Social Security number. If we are not furnished the (E.I.) or Social Security number or are furnished an incorrect number we must withhold 20% of the amount to be paid. Accordingly, it is most important that all persons furnish us with their numbers, if exhibiting or participating in fair activities where premiums or prizes may be awarded.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Each department requires its own entry form.
• All items must be original, made by the exhibitor, and not previously awarded first place at this fair.
• Violation of rules results in forfeiture of prizes and ribbons.

EXHIBITION HALL DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: 

Please enter through the Judge Street Gate for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.

EXHIBITION HALL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

USE STATE STREET GATE for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.
Please Park on Judd Street Side of the Exhibition Building

Entries and premiums may be picked up during the following time:
Sunday, August 3rd, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Monday, August 4th, 5:00pm-6:00pm
No Entry Passes will be given to pick up exhibits on Sunday.

Arrangements can be made to pick up your items at another time if you are unable to pick them up on Sunday. Please contact 
Jessica Winslow 207.227.2651

Northern Maine Agricultural Fair Association
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE – JULY 30 – AUGUST 3, 2025